Articles and videos on lifestyle, design and current trends

From innovative everyday solutions to extraordinary design. Beautiful, practical, or simply unusual – lifestyle begins where products are more than just functional. That's exactly what we're all about.

Fashion, interior and creative ideas for contemporary living

Classic glasses with a tradition of craftsmanship from Pforzheim

At opti, Lunor is not presenting fashionable experiments, but an attitude. The focus is on two new products that deliberately focus on classic glasses, clearly setting themselves a... Classic glasses from Pforzheim


Wooden glasses and 3D printing | eyewear manufacturer Rolf.

For many years, wooden glasses have shaped the image of a small, specialised eyewear manufacturer that deliberately positions itself outside of short-lived fashion trends. Rolf. ha... Eyewear manufacturer for wooden glasses



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Custom-made contact lenses – comfortable vision in everyday life

The requirements for modern contact lenses have changed significantly in recent years. Comfort, material quality, sustainability and a perfect fit are now more important than stand... Custom-made contact lenses


ClearMind lenses: Neuro Optics reduces cognitive strain

For decades, spectacle lenses have been evaluated primarily according to optical criteria: visual acuity, distortion, transitions. With a new product portfolio, this focus is shift... Measurably improve visual comfort


Prescription safety glasses with comfort from UVEX

Industrial safety glasses have changed significantly in recent years. It is no longer just about pure eye protection, but also about comfort, suitability for everyday use, sustaina... Safety glasses suitable for everyday use


Smart Glasses from Oakley at EssilorLuxottica

EssilorLuxottica is one of the world's largest corporations in the eyewear market and combines an exceptionally complex structure under one roof. What holds this construct together... Smart Glasses – between everyday life and performance




Kunert mobile homes – permanent living solutions

At BOOT & FUN, Kunert is presenting two mobile homes that clearly differ from classic tiny houses. Both models are permanently habitable and comply with German building regulations... Permanent living in a mobile home


Galerie Delaive exhibits rare Niki de Saint Phalle sculpture

The sculpture from 1991 presented at Galerie Delaive is one of those works by Niki de Saint Phalle that are often overlooked alongside her iconic Nanas. The object's form is remini... Rare Niki de Saint Phalle sculpture


Löhrl gallery: Bronze Edition Columbine – Natural Form and Encounter

The presentation at Löhrl gallery introduces a new bronze edition by Paul Diestel, in which the inflorescence of the columbine is condensed into a sculptural form. The sculpture is... Löhrl gallery


Schlichtenmaier Gallery: Gerlinde Beck – Steel Sculpture and Modernism

At Art Cologne, Schlichtenmaier Gallery is dedicating itself to the work of Gerlinde Beck, an artist who redefined the relationship between material, form, and movement. Her sculpt... Steel Sculpture and Modernism



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Slewe Gallery shows Krijn de Koning – variable wooden sculptures

The presentation at Slewe Gallery introduces a group of works in which Krijn de Koning transfers his architectural thinking to a compact format. The sculptures are made of wood, fe... Slewe Gallery


Gallery M29: Vincent Tavenne – Miniatures and Fabric Sculptures

The presentation at Gallery M29 leads into finely composed miniature worlds that Vincent Tavenne has developed as a counterpart to his well-known fabric sculptures. The exhibition ... Gallery M29


Kornfeld gallery: Jay Gards Ribbon – Sculpture and Ornamentation

Galerie Kornfeld has been following the work of artist Jay Gard for several years and presents key positions in the development of his sculptural work. Gard combines art-historical... Kornfeld gallery


Gallery Hoffmann: Martin Willing – Sculptures in Motion

Galerie Hoffmann is dedicating a special stand to Cologne-based artist Martin Willing, showcasing his extraordinary combination of art and physics. Willing's sculptures are finely ... Gallery Hoffmann



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Schönewald Fine Arts: Katharina Fritsch's “Red Shell”

At Art Cologne, Schönewald Fine Arts from Düsseldorf is presenting a work that is as clear as it is enigmatic in its reduction: Katharina Fritsch's Red Shell. The sculptor is one o... Schönewald Fine Arts


Gallery Georg Nothelfer presents Mahdad Alizadeh

The Berlin-based Georg Nothelfer Gallery is dedicating this year's sculpture highlight at Art Cologne to Iranian artist Mahdad Alizadeh. His works, made of fired and partly glazed ... Georg Nothelfer Gallery


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Diverse lifestyle products for everyday life, leisure, and enjoyment

Whether practical everyday helpers, creative gift ideas, or stylish accessories—trade fairs on the topic of lifestyle show just how versatile this area is. Messe.TV reports pick up on developments that make everyday life more pleasant or inspiring—whether through functional design or emotional appeal. One focus is on products that specifically enrich lifestyle. These include, among others:

  • Original decorative items for the home and garden
  • Practical aids for the kitchen, household, and living room
  • Stylish accessories with high practical value
Lifestyle is more than just a term—it is the sum of individual decisions that shape our personal environment. The contributions shown start exactly there and reflect current design trends as well as classic solutions.

Fashion, jewelry, and personal forms of expression

Lifestyle plays a central role in connection with fashion and jewelry at numerous events. Messe.TV offers insights into collections, craftsmanship, and statements that go far beyond the product—for example, at design fairs or industry events in the fashion sector. Not only major brands are featured, but also independent labels and designers who bring individual perspectives to the table:

  • Jewelry trends between craftsmanship, art, and series production
  • Clothing and accessories with a sustainable approach
  • Design objects as an expression of personal attitude
The articles show how personal style issues, social developments, and new materials intersect in the field of fashion and jewelry.

Stylish living – from interior design ideas to outdoor design

For many people, a comfortable lifestyle is a central expression of quality of life. Messe.TV highlights in various articles how living spaces can be designed – whether modern, nature-oriented, or functional. Solutions for balconies, terraces, and gardens are also included. The products and concepts on display are geared toward the needs of a diverse audience:

  • Furniture and home accessories for different styles
  • Outdoor products for leisure, gardening, and enjoyment
  • Material trends and design developments in the living area
This creates a multifaceted overview of current living and interior design culture as presented at lifestyle-oriented trade fairs.

Creativity, play, and personal development

Lifestyle also stands for creative forms of expression. Whether it's crafting, playing, or collecting—trade fair formats in the lifestyle sector address the need for individual design and the joy of experimentation. Messe.TV showcases products that inspire and invite active engagement. The range extends from classic games to modern creative concepts:

  • Games and sets for families, children, and adults
  • Creative materials for DIY projects and hobbies
  • Trends in stationery and design objects
Such content combines functionality with emotional added value – and offers a platform for people who want to express themselves through objects.

Lifestyle topics in a social context

Lifestyle is increasingly understood not only as an individual decision, but as part of larger social contexts. Messe.TV addresses discussions on sustainability, social responsibility, and health in various articles – often conveyed through everyday products. Examples of these interfaces between lifestyle and social responsibility include:

  • Sustainable forms of consumption and environmentally friendly products
  • Fair trade and regionality concepts for lifestyle items
  • Wellness and health products with a holistic approach
This shows that the term lifestyle does not only stand for aesthetics, but is increasingly linked to depth of content – even at trade fairs that document this change.